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DE HCR 79

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RECOGNIZING THE CREW AND FAMILIES OF THE USS DELAWARE (SSN-791) FOR THEIR CONTINUTED DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

Delaware · 2025-2026 Regular Session (153rd General Assembly) · lower

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Did DE HCR 79 pass?

Not yet law. DE HCR 79 has passed both chambers but has not been enacted. Latest recorded action (2025-06-24): Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

What is DE HCR 79 about?

This Resolution recognizes and commends the crew and family members of the USS Delaware (SSN-791) for their continued dedication to the United States Armed Forces. It also recognizes the Delaware Submarine Association for its role in supporting the morale, wellbeing, and recreation of the crew and families of the USS Delaware, as well to encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew of the submarine.

Who sponsors DE HCR 79?

Brian Pettyjohn, Dave G. Lawson, Bryan Townsend and 7 others are the primary sponsors of DE HCR 79, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Description

This Resolution recognizes and commends the crew and family members of the USS Delaware (SSN-791) for their continued dedication to the United States Armed Forces. It also recognizes the Delaware Submarine Association for its role in supporting the morale, wellbeing, and recreation of the crew and families of the USS Delaware, as well to encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew of the submarine.

Introduced
2025-06-24
Latest action
2025-06-24 — Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Bill type
concurrent resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Brian Pettyjohnprimary
  • Dave G. Lawsonprimary
  • Bryan Townsendprimary
  • Daniel B. Shortprimary
  • Laura V. Sturgeonprimary
  • Kerri Evelyn Harrisprimary
  • Sarah McBrideprimary
  • William Bushprimary
  • Nicole Pooreprimary
  • William J. Carsonprimary
  • William Bushcosponsor
  • Nnamdi O. Chukwuochacosponsor
  • Kerri Evelyn Harriscosponsor
  • Jeff Hilovskycosponsor
  • Daniel B. Shortcosponsor
  • Jeffrey N. Spiegelmancosponsor
  • Dave G. Lawsoncosponsor
  • Brian Pettyjohncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-06-24

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    passage

  2. 2025-06-24

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

    passage

  3. 2025-06-24

    Introduced in House

    introduction

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Votes

  • SM

    2025-06-24 · pass · 21-0

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

  • SM

    2025-06-24 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (21)
    • Darius J. Brown: yes
    • Eric Buckson: yes
    • Daniel Cruce: yes
    • Stephanie L. Hansen: yes
    • Gerald W. Hocker: yes
    • Kyra L. Hoffner: yes
    • Russell Huxtable: yes
    • Dave G. Lawson: yes
    • S. Elizabeth Lockman: yes
    • Spiros Mantzavinos: yes
    • Trey Paradee: yes
    • Brian Pettyjohn: yes
    • Marie Pinkney: yes
    • Nicole Poore: yes
    • Bryant L. Richardson: yes
    • Ray Seigfried: yes
    • David P. Sokola: yes
    • Laura V. Sturgeon: yes
    • Bryan Townsend: yes
    • John "Jack" Walsh: yes
    • David L. Wilson: yes

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142602

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